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Name that diffusion

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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1.

1. The diffusion of Christianity as a result European settlers coming to the American continent. This is an example of:

a)

contagious diffusion.

b)

hierarchical diffusion.

c)

relocation diffusion.

d)

stimulus diffusion.

2.

Apple first introduced Siri, a personal assistant on its iPhone in 2011, other personal assistants have since been created like Google Now for Android users and Cortana for Window’s users. This is an example of:

a)

contagious diffusion.

b)

hierarchical diffusion.

c)

relocation diffusion.

d)

stimulus diffusion.

3.

The spread of rap music from urban areas (big cities) to the suburbs and eventually to rural (countryside) areas in the United States which has now become popular around the world. This is an example of:

a)

contagious diffusion.

b)

hierarchical diffusion.

c)

relocation diffusion.

d)

stimulus diffusion.

4.

The spread of Hinduism (religion) throughout the Indian subcontinent (to neighboring countries). This is an example of:

a)

contagious diffusion.

b)

hierarchical diffusion.

c)

relocation diffusion.

d)

stimulus diffusion.

5.

European settlers imposing Christianity on the people native to the American continent. For example, the Spanish converting Aztecs into Christianity. This is an example of:

a)

contagious diffusion.

b)

hierarchical diffusion.

c)

relocation diffusion.

d)

stimulus diffusion.

6.

During the months leading up to Election Day 2020 and Inauguration Day, many of Vice-President Kamala Harris’s followers began wearing Chucks and pearl necklaces in a similar fashion to Harris. This is an example of:

a)

contagious diffusion.

b)

hierarchical diffusion.

c)

relocation diffusion.

d)

stimulus diffusion.

7.

The diffusion of porcelain from China to Europe, due to the high price of original porcelain European craftsmen found similar materials and invented a new and cheaper process of manufacturing porcelain. This is an example of:

a)

contagious diffusion.

b)

hierarchical diffusion.

c)

relocation diffusion.

d)

stimulus diffusion.

8.

During lunch, Steve tells his friends that he is dressing up as Kung Fu Panda for Halloween. Students at the next table overhear him and a couple of them also decide to dress up as Kung Fu Panda. This is an example of:

a)

contagious diffusion.

b)

relocation diffusion.

c)

hierarchical diffusion.

d)

stimulus diffusion.

9.

Travelers getting sick with Covid-19 and taking the virus out of China and with them to their home country. Other than being contagious, this is an example of:

a)

contagious diffusion.

b)

relocation diffusion.

c)

hierarchical diffusion.

d)

stimulus diffusion.

10.

McDonald’s spread to India but with a modified menu in which the meat in burgers is replaced with veggie burgers because Indian Hindus do not eat beef. This is an example of:

a)

contagious diffusion.

b)

relocation diffusion.

c)

hierarchical diffusion.

d)

stimulus diffusion.

11.

Mexican immigrants have moved to other countries, such as the U.S., and brought their tradition of celebrating “El Dia de los Muertos” (The Day of the Dead) with them. Many Mexicans in the U.S. set up altars and remember their loved ones as part of this celebration. This is an example of:

a)

contagious diffusion.

b)

relocation diffusion.

c)

hierarchical diffusion.

d)

stimulus diffusion.

12.

Tik Tok influenced the return of 90's fashion. This is an example of:

a)

contagious diffusion.

b)

relocation diffusion.

c)

hierarchical diffusion.

d)

stimulus diffusion.